Awesome stuff. Where is this ??

It's actually in Oregon Stroppo. Inland from Portland.

Love the matching sail and board graphics.

Actually the border between states Oregon and Washington, runs right up the middle of the river.
Nice vid.
Love the looooong jumps, "travel air" we call them.

Here's an interesting write up from Phils Blog, philswindsurfingblog.blogspot.com/2013/09/sail-discussion-vandal-addictsailworks.html


This is Dale Cook flying his Hucker in the Gorge. Imagine the explosive acceleration required to propel him to these heights. Imagine also, the control required from the sail to enable one to maintain one's trim while flying in heavy air.







Dale Cook is able to take a break from these jumps, sail round the corner to what they call a speed strip (but is actually just a flattish piece of river interspersed with river traffic and reed beds) and hit speeds of over 40knots in his baggies, his waist harness and this equipment! Absolute magic and a testament to what this type of sail is capable of.

Yes its the Columbia River which is the state boundary between Washington State and Oregon. I've been there once, stayed at the Dalles which is a bit up river from Hood River. Its a great area, about 500kms from Canadia.

MattDowse said..

stroppo said..
Hood river Canada !

When did Canada invade USA
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hood_River,_Oregon

Nah, it hasn't happened yet. We are waiting a few more years while their military depletes itself......
Pretty sure we'll be taking over within the next 3-5 years or so.

The element of surprise is going to be a key factor so don't tell anyone.

Too cool! Love the hang time and distance. This guy is excellent at 'flying' his rig.